Oral Health for
Ages
0 - 18

Hospital Dental Care

Emergency Relief
of Pain

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Who do I Ring?

There is nothing worse than having toothache, or not knowing where to go for help or not having the money for dental care. Taranaki DHB does not provide a general emergency relief of pain service from the Hospital Dental Unit.

Young People (Year 9 – 17 years of age)

For accidents and trauma please contact the Hospital Emergency Department

Adults - Emergency dental services for low income adults

Taranaki DHB funds a number of private dentists to provide emergency dental services click here for Subsidised Emergency Dental Care Numbers. This service is for the provision of immediate services necessary for the relief of pain and infection and is available for holders of a valid Community Services Card. There is a part user charge per visit if criteria are reached. On weekends full charges are likely